Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•West Bloomfield Township, MI

7d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Associate Teacher to support Preprimary and Elementary age groups at an early education/preschool child care center in the West Bloomfield, Michigan area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements intended to ensure children’s safety. Teaching coverage may be needed in any classroom or age group across the center. The position is performed in person. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements. The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The hourly rate is $14.65–$18.20, and the position is eligible for a $1,250 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must pass required state and company background checks.
Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Must demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.
Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across the center.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.